A new mayor for West Sac?
Labor backs challenger Martha Guerrero, while longtime Mayor Christopher Cabaldon levels accusations of homophobia As in every election since 2004, West Sacramento voters will see…
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Help decide Sacramento’s future
SN&R’s recommendations in key contests on Nov. 3 ballot Here are the endorsements from SN&R’s editorial staff, focusing on the most important local contests where…
The COVID election
Editor’s note: The pandemic causes complications, but the biggest problem so far is Sacramento voter guides not going out on time With mail ballots arriving…
A new voice for North Sacramento?
Sacramento City Council District 2 runoff pits incumbent Allen Warren against grocer Sean Loloee At this point, Allen Warren is no stranger to voters—or to…
Lining up on local measures
Editor’s note: Most groups are on same side on strong mayor and rent control, but Sacramento voters who split their ballot may decide outcome Policy-wise,…
Snapshots from the campaign
It’s six weeks until Election Day, and campaign signs are popping in yards. Despite social media, yard signs are still a tried-and-true way to get…
Wanted: Vote centers
Editor’s note: Sacramento elections officials need more safe polling places for November—and poll workers, too There’s a lot of coverage and consternation—rightly so—about President Trump’s…
Power of the poor
Essay: A new study says that if the poor vote, they can change the election By Kenia Alococer The Poor People’s Campaign: A National Call…
The speech Joe Biden should give
‘I promise to serve only one term and to prepare my running mate, Kamala Harris, to become president. She will be the most powerful vice…
‘Strong mayor’ gets on the ballot
Editor’s note: Battle lines are drawn as Steinberg takes a political gamble Sacramento’s latest “strong mayor” plan is headed for the Nov. 3 ballot, but…
‘Strong mayor’ version 2.0
Editor’s note: Steinberg offers term limits and sunset date to get ‘strong mayor’ on the November ballot Will term limits and a sunset date be…
The 100-day countdown
Editor’s note: For Nov. 3 election to go smoothly, mail balloting must succeed It’s now less than 100 days to the Nov. 3 election, and…
Letters: Election, SMUD, the Bee, COVID-19
Won’t beat McClintock Re: “Achilles heel?” by Foon Rhee (Editor’s note, July 21): As much as I would love for her to win, you should…
Achilles heel?
Editor’s note: Could COVID-19 pandemic break Tom McClintock’s iron grip on congressional seat? Rep. Tom McClintock has been entrenched in office since 2009, despite his…
Voting safely
Kings and Sacramento County team up to make Golden 1 Center a polling place for November election Sacramento County voters who want to cast their…
Surprise U-turn
Editor’s note: The political reality of COVID-19 kills Sacramento County sales tax for transit and roads Yes, persuading Sacramento County voters to increase their sales…
‘Strong mayor’ is back
Mayor Steinberg is exploring a potential ballot measure to gain more authority under the city charter Like a zombie, it seems the idea of “strong…